Meaning of “16 Lines” by Lil Peep

“16 Lines” highlights a chapter in Lil Peep’s life where he is mulling over a relationship he has with a woman he loves. And this romance is anything but ideal. For instance, Peep questions the loyalty of his chick. He also strongly doubts that she genuinely cares about him. Furthermore, he brings up issues from the past that apparently molded him into a person who can handle such emotional strain on his own. But he also resorts to external solutions for the remedy, which are his “16 Lines”. 

You can view the lyrics, alternate interprations and sheet music for Lil Peep's 16 Lines at Lyrics.org.

It is not crystal clear the meaning of the 16 lines he’s referring to. However it could mean any of two things. First, it could be the amount of drug he needs to take in order to “feel fine”.  Second, it can also be interpreted as a reference to the 16 lines of the chorus of the song, as in writing raps also makes him feel better.

16 Lines lyrics

Facts about “16 Lines” by Lil Peep

  • Lil Peep wrote “16 Lines” along with his friend and frequent collaborator Smokeasac, who also produced the song.
  • Aside Smokeasac and Peep, other songwriters are credited with writing this song. They include the following: Steve Choi, Jon Shave, George Astasio and Jason Pebworth.
  • This is the sixth track on Lil Peep’s 2018 album Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 2 (also known as COWYS2). COWYS2, which is Peep’s second studio album, was released after his untimely death. FYI, COWYS2 made its debut at #4 in the United States. This feat gave Peep his first top 10 album in his home country.
  • With a length of 4:04, “16 Lines” is the second longest song on COWYS2.
  • On June 14, 2017, this track was briefly leaked online. The leak took place before Peep’s shocking death in November 2017.
  • The official music video for “16 Lines” was released by Columbia Records on January 16, 2019. The video was directed by Wiggy and entirely filmed in New York.

Was Lil Peep alive when the video for this song was shot?

Yes. The video was shot before Peep’s death. He therefore stars in it.

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